The 87-year-old actress plays Mrs. Higgins in the iconic play. But her day job is on the television sitcom "Raising Hope," where her skills on the small screen could be leading her to another Emmy win.

"I really do think about the audience," she said. "I don't want them to have wasted their time. I want to really give them something."

It's her charm and amazing comedic timing that makes Leachman a timeless American treasure.

A small amount of tickets are still available for Sunday's exclusive performance of "My Fair Lady" at the Granda Theater. The show starts at 3 p.m.